20 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
1
Jenson Tucker Insurance Agency in Clifton Texas warns threshers that they are liable for worker injuries unless protected by insurance. The notice urges bold action to shift risk to insurers with affordable premiums, highlighting many local operators already covered.
Dr Clarence Lisp discusses how food affects brain work and fatigue with quotes from famous writers and scientists. The piece cites George Bernard Shaw as a vegetarian who dislikes heavy meals and notes mixed views on food's influence on mental versus physical labor. Also reports a Clifton wedding: Corinne Cowen and Pierce Richards wed with attendance from local notables.
A fragment notes an Act related to glands and aging. Officials allege effects on seniors and possible results in old age. The text hints at medical or regulatory language but remains unclear on specifics or outcomes. Local coverage emphasizes interpretation and potential implications for health policy.
The Whitton Civic League held a yard improvement contest Tuesday in Cranfills Gap. Awards went to Mrs. T. G. Coston for first rented yard and Mrs. Gk. Polly, Clarend Handley for rented yard prizes, with Mrs. Nichol winning prettiest home yard and Mrs. W. L. Porson next. A colored entrants segment saw Georges Harte win, with George Je noted in a minor accident near Hocqueville after a car collision Sunday. The piece also covers death of Metuho P. Peterson, a longtime local merchant, his funeral arrangements, survivor list, and community notices through the Pederson family.
A Meridian column lists visits and travels of residents including Duncan and family, Tittle and Elly families, Mark Griffith from Musko visiting with his mother, Mrs. A. R. Bali, and others. Dovinese visitors Mrs. Kirchner and Mrs. Jordan, the departure of Dorothy Lomax to Montrees Canada for Europe tour, and various plans and illness notes. Also mentions Nazarene revival led by Nellie Hill Crantis Gap, and a note on William T. Duke enlisting in the Regular Army at Fort Sill with assignment to the Air Corps.
Fragmentary note describes a Friday night baseball event in Waco with references to a team or group named the Wien Cube and other unclear details. The text is heavily garbled, but indicates an upcoming or occurring game and local interest in a night matchup.
An old ad fragment from Carpenter Brothers promotes Pangburn's famous sherbets and fountain drinks. It touts a refreshing beverage and urges customers to visit for their next craving, using era voice and misspelled phrases typical of the period.
Fragmentary reflection on freedom and ownership of self. It ponders absolute freedom versus rights of others, asks who owns people and devices, and contrasts choosing God or evil as the guiding force controlling life and actions. The piece frames a moral struggle about allegiance and personal destiny.
The Crawhills Gap Wool and Mohair Growers Association, based in Central Texan, sold about 100000 pounds of No 1 wool for 22 1 2 cents per pound to the E & E Wool and Fur Company in Dallas for the 1930 season. The sale shortens the association’s sixth year of operation with over 100 members pooling wool and mohair across Stephenville, Granbury, Coolidge, Crawford and Pottaville.
The article notes a Texas district convention in Cleveland focused on the oratorical content and rally. It mentions Clifton being placed on the map and expresses glad news for attendees.
The Lions Club in Clifton met in the Vipal Dining Room with several members present. Discussion centered on paving streets as proposed by the City Council, with a committee named to pursue support and arrange a meeting with local groups. A varied social program followed, featuring poetry and music performances, and praise for Magnolia Petroleum Company’s local representatives.
Riley G B McCaleb Bem hosts the Cantrell Prather wedding in Clifton with the bride from Clifton Miah School graduate of 124. Cantrell, born in Clifton, worked eight years at Callahan Construction and keeps a band locally. The couple plans a home in Clifton and remains active in the community.
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